Avionics Test Engineer II

Relativity Space • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, test, and integration of avionics Flight Termination System (FTS) components used within the Terran R launch vehicle. You will work with cross-functional partner teams across the company, defining requirements, developing acceptance and qualification test plans and procedures, supporting test execution, and preparing for integration of flight components. A strong candidate for the role combines hands-on test and lab experience with careful attention to detail, is comfortable working with CAD models and electrical schematics, and can effectively execute, document, and communicate hardware testing in a collaborative, safety-critical environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in high-reliability product development and/or testing
• Experience in a lab or test environment, including supporting test design, execution, and documentation of results
• Understanding of failure analysis process and root-cause investigations
• Experience working within safety-critical or regulated environments with oversight from multiple stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate with third-party reviewers, external contractors, or vendors and travel to support off-site testing as needed

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with handling and testing hazardous materials
• Experience collaborating with aerospace regulatory and safety organizations, including Space Force Range Safety and FAA
• Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, test automation, and data analysis
• Experience working with complex integrated systems (ex: vehicle level integration or testing)

Responsibilities

• supporting the development, test, and integration of avionics Flight Termination System (FTS) components
• defining requirements
• developing acceptance and qualification test plans and procedures
• supporting test execution
• preparing for integration of flight components
• effectively execute, document, and communicate hardware testing in a collaborative, safety-critical environment

Benefits

• Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level